Chin up, shoulders back, belly in … now imagine a string coming out of the top of your head. Pull up and keep growing taller … Growing up as a dancer, these critiques and corrections clouded my brain on a daily basis. At the time they
The past couple of months have been an interesting season in regards to the pace I’m living. As an exercise scientist and a division one athlete, I've been raised and educated on the importance of being active. I thrive on the feeling of completing an early
These yummy snacks may be little, but they pack a punch! With the barre3 nutrition trifecta of fat, fiber, and protein, plus Vitamin A for an immune boost, they’re the perfect snack to grab on your way to your next barre3 class for a pre
Healing through food has become increasingly popular in the medical field, for it has been found that the removal of certain food groups can aide in decreasing inflammation, curing type II diabetes, reversing the early stages of heart disease … and the list goes on.
This time of year is an exciting season of accomplishment and festivity, full of friends and family. Semesters are ending, graduations are occurring, people are getting married, friends are reuniting and holidays are being celebrated … needless to say, summer celebrations are in full swing. In
Last week I was at a social function for an organization and through a series of events found myself quickly going from surface to deep conversation with a complete stranger. It was on a topic of much conviction, one of which I have yet to
The pressure of bringing groups of friends together can be slightly intimidating at first. It is easy to compartmentalize our social lives into groups like work friends, school friends, old friends, and new friends; but why keep them all at an arm's length? If you
During the past couple of months, I have been spending a lot of time with my grandmother. Although under unfortunate circumstances, our time together has been teaching me a lot about the process of aging. At 87 years old, I’ve realized how much she has
One year ago today, where were you? What were you thinking, desiring, or asking for? How were you hurting? Rejoicing? Or just living? Very rarely do I think about these insightful questions. Whether it’s a time of pure joy or a time of deep sorrow,
I find it interesting the juxtaposition that we have grown into as a society. That we are supposed to be strong individuals to fight our own fights and approach our own battles. However at the same time it’s all about who you know and how